US Ends Caribbean Flight Restrictions After Military Operation in Venezuela: Airlines Rush to Restore Schedules

The United States announced that temporary flight restrictions over parts of the Caribbean—introduced after its military operation in Venezuela—expired at midnight ET (1pm Malaysian time). Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confirmed … Read More

Iran Calls for Dialogue as Sanctions-Driven Economic Strain Fuels Public Unrest

Iran’s government, led by President Masoud Pezeshkian, is urging dialogue and calm after the country witnessed its largest wave of demonstrations in three years, sparked by a sharp decline in … Read More

Top Russian general says Putin orders expansion of Ukraine “buffer zone” in 2026

Russia’s most senior military officer says Russian forces are continuing to advance in northeastern Ukraine, and that President Vladimir Putin has instructed the military to expand what Moscow calls a … Read More

Light Snow and Winter Showers Expected in Kashmir Next Week

Kashmir is likely to enjoy mostly dry weather until December 28, according to the Meteorological Department. But just as the year draws to a close, the Valley may see a … Read More

Bangladesh PM hopeful Tarique Rahman returns home after 17 years — and Dhaka turns out in force

Aspiring prime minister and prominent political figure Tarique Rahman received an emotional homecoming in Bangladesh today as thousands of supporters filled the streets of Dhaka following his return after 17 … Read More

China says US is misrepresenting its defence policy, warns against interference in China-India relations

China has accused the United States of misrepresenting Beijing’s defence policy in a way that could obstruct improving relations between China and India. The comment came from Foreign Ministry spokesperson … Read More

Ex-EU Tech Regulator Thierry Breton Slams US Visa Ban, Calls It a ‘Witch Hunt’

Former European Union commissioner and technology regulator Thierry Breton has sharply criticised a recent decision by the United States to deny him a visa, describing the move as politically driven … Read More

Air India Boeing 777 Returns to Delhi After Engine Oil Pressure Issue, Confirms Regulator

An Air India Boeing 777 aircraft was forced to turn back shortly after takeoff from Delhi after pilots detected a sudden drop in engine oil pressure, India’s aviation regulator confirmed … Read More

Why Did the Truce With Cambodia Fail? Thai Minister Says U.S. Rushed Deal Ahead of Trump’s Visit

Thailand’s foreign minister has revealed that a fragile truce agreement with Cambodia collapsed because it was pushed through too quickly, largely due to pressure from the United States ahead of … Read More

Talks in Paris Target Hezbollah Disarmament as Ceasefire Faces Growing Pressure

Senior officials from France, Saudi Arabia, and the United States are set to meet today in Paris with the head of the Lebanese army, aiming to finalize a practical roadmap … Read More